'I didn't have time...,' AR Rahman's comment on marriage goes viral after divorce announcement with Saira Banu

AR Rahman and Saira Banu have decided to opt for divorce after being married for 29 years. In the past, AR Rahman had often shared his views on marriage and more.

Music maestro AR Rahman shocked all as the statement of his separation from wife Saira Banu hit headlines. They were married for almost three decades before they called it quits. AR Rahman and Saira Banu were considered to be the epitome of successful marriage as they always stood by each other, through thick and thin. Thus, their divorce announcement left many heartbroken. In the past, AR Rahman has often spoken about his marriage with Saira Banu and how it changed his life.

When AR Rahman opened up on marriage

In a chat with Simi Garewal, AR Rahman once shared his views on marriage and how he came to find a partner in Saira Banu. He said that when he was 29, he was completely engrossed in music and had no time to go and search for a bride. But he knew that it was the right time to get married so he asked his mother to find him a bride. However, AR Rahman had his conditions. He said that his wife should have "loads of humility" and be "Someone who will not give me much trouble, inspire me." During the chat, he also revealed that initially Saira Banu used to get frustrated as being a star wife, she cannot go out or go shopping, but then she got used to it. He added that before marriage, he had told her what kind of life she would be leading if she gets married to him and there was an agreement. The ace singer did mention about balancing life and bonds after marriage. He said, "Marriage expanded my whole sensibilities of compassion and understanding, patience, many things which are then transformed into a larger perspective."

AR Rahman and Saira Banu's team shared a statement last evening announcing that they decided to part ways and it was an emotional decision to make. AR Rahman also made a post on social media stating that they hoped to reach the grand thirty together but that sadly could not happen. On entertainment news, it also went viral as netizens found it bizarre that the music maestro shared the post on divorce with a breakup hashtag.

AR Rahman and Saira Banu decided to go their separate ways after being married for 29 years. They have three children who shared posts on social media asking for privacy as they deal with this tough chapter.